Security officer assaulted at Huston-Tillotson University; police look for suspect

The Austin Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to an assault of a security officer at Huston-Tillotson University.

APD says the incident happened at around 12:30 a.m. on August 1 at 900 Chicon Street.

Officials say a man was found to be trespassing on the property of Huston-Tillotson University and a security officer attempted to escort the person off the property.

APD says that’s when the man physically assaulted the security officer.

The security officer suffered minor injuries.

The suspect was seen on security camera footage after the assault and is described as a Black male last seen wearing a dark t-shirt, blue warm-up pants, dark sliders, and green socks.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect should call the APD Aggravated Assault Unit at 512-512-974-5245. 

You may submit your tip anonymously through the Capital Area Crime Stoppers Program by visiting austincrimestoppers.org or calling 512-472-8477. 

A reward of up to $1,000 may be available for any information that leads to an arrest.